Cummings
Cummings Meaning & Origin
About Cummings
The surname Cummings is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic personal name "MacComaidh," meaning "son of the kindly one" or "son of the pleasant one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor. The name has variations such as Cumming, Comyn, and MacCummings, and is associated with various clans in Scotland. Over time, the surname Cummings has spread beyond Scotland and can be found in other English-speaking countries.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Cummings holds a prominent position in our records, ranking within the top 500. Here's an in-depth look at its popularity and demographic spread:
- Number of People with the name Cummings: 79,316
- Overall Popularity: 0.03%
- Ranking: 403
- Frequency per 100k people: 26.89
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cummings based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Cummings in Braille
Here's how to represent Cummings in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Cummings using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Cummings using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
